dubai rules.

You've been to Dubai?

no.

I hear Dubai leads the way with crazy massive scale construction what with that giant man-made archipelago in the shape of a palm tree...

and as noted in Wired magazine, the U.S. hasn't been doing much skyscraper building at all, especially since 9/11, whereas Asia has been doing so at a steady clip. It wouldn't have been long before several taller buildings were built there.

I wouldn't mind visiting there once this is completed.

I really like the design of this building. It looks powerful. Kind of like a 21st century Empire State Building.

Ryan: good analogy. It does certainly... stand out. Fits well in a somewhat barren place. Already built, modern metropolises with lots of existing skyscraper stock need such "prize" buildings less. I can't help but think this building will basically be another island they are building.

Speaking of tall structures, check out the new world's highest bridge.

A friend of mine is from Paris and told me about that bridge in France. Said it cost $400million euros to build or something. $6 euros is the toll to cross.